SC Directs Govt to Frame No-Fault Compensation Policy for COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries in Rachana Gangu Case (2026)

SC Quashes NEET Protest FIRs Under Article 142, Orders Compensation Policy for Suicide Victims

Supreme Court used Article 142 to quash all FIRs registered against NEET protesters across India, while ordering compensation policy for families of students who died by suicide. This judgment underscores the balance between protest rights and criminal liability, and the government's commitment to address exam leak issues.

SC Directs TN to Identify Land for Navodaya Schools in 3 Months Amid Language Policy Row

The Supreme Court orally observed that Tamil Nadu must drop its 'anti-Hindi mindset' and comply with the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme. The state argues language choice is a fundamental right and its two-language policy law prevents the three-language formula. The court gave three months to identify land and scheduled next hearing on December 14, 2026.

Madras HC Directs TN Chief Secretary to Form Panel on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Gaps

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to form a committee of Home, Health, and Law Secretaries to address systemic gaps in implementing the POCSO and Juvenile Justice Acts. The court made key suggestions including gender-neutral application of POCSO, avoiding criminalizing consensual adolescent relationships, and establishing protocols for medical termination of pregnancy and child witness deposition rooms. This is crucial for UPSC aspirants as it touches upon child rights, judicial activism, and state governance.

SC Directs Centre on NTA Reform: Radhakrishnan & Nilekani Committee Recommendations

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to file an affidavit on implementing recommendations of the K Radhakrishnan and Nandan Nilekani committees to reform the NTA, aiming to make it a vibrant, foolproof institution like the UPSC. The court stressed institutionalisation with proper infrastructure, manpower, and technology to prevent exam leaks and ensure integrity.

SC Directs UGC to Reconsider 2026 Equity Regulations; 2012 Norms to Stay

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the UGC's 2026 equity regulations (aimed at preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses) are under reconsideration. The SC had earlier stayed these regulations, calling them 'prima facie vague' and potentially divisive, and reinstated the 2012 regulations. This is crucial for understanding the intersection of judicial review, social justice policy, and higher education governance.

CBSE 3-Language Policy: SC Informed of Implementation Plan for Class 9 Students

The Supreme Court is reviewing the CBSE's new policy making three languages, including at least two Indian languages, compulsory for Class 9 students. The Centre has informed the court it is working on an implementation plan, addressing concerns about student pressure and infrastructure. This is a key test of the National Education Policy 2020's implementation in schools.

Supreme Court Directs FSSAI to Set Timeline for FoPL Phase-II High Fat-Sugar-Salt Warning Labels

The Supreme Court has asked FSSAI to provide a scientifically justified and clearly defined timeline for the second phase of Front-of-Package Labelling (FoPL) that warns about high fat, sugar, or salt in packaged foods. The court warned that without a deadline, implementation could be indefinitely postponed and also flagged gaps in label design and school-level nutritional literacy. The next hearing is scheduled for September 10.

SC to Examine Constitutional Validity of Treating English as Non-Indigenous Under CBSE's Three-Language Policy (NEP 2026-27)

The Supreme Court has raised a critical constitutional question: can English be classified as a 'non-indigenous' language under the CBSE's three-language policy (NEP 2026-27)? The court questioned the colonial undertones of the term 'native' and highlighted English's deep roots in Indian society, signaling a potential re-examination of language policy in education.